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Burlington Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Naperville, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Burlington Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Burlington Park
“Huge amounts of big and shady trees, wide paths, clean, quaint, and mostly quiet with the exception of trains passing nearby (no loud obnoxious horns, though!”
A quiet place, that's way out of the residential areas. It's a good place to go for a picnic. They have a shelter with four benches that may have to be booked early, if it was a normal time. It's a bit hard to locate the entrance to the park: the sign was so small !
This is a hidden, little neighborhood park. I find it a peaceful place to have lunch and a quick walk in the woods. There is no playground equipment. The park backs up to railroad tracks. I’m guessing that’s how it got it’s name from the nearby Burlington Railroad.
Pretty hidden gem. Train tracks close but you'll forget you're in town when walking the trails.
Not much hiking (maybe 1/10mi or so) but what there is, is stunningly beautiful. Huge amounts of big and shady trees, wide paths, clean, quaint, and mostly quiet with the exception of trains passing nearby (no loud obnoxious horns, though!). Also it’s nestled in a very safe neighborhood: So that’s a plus.
Trail conditions & character
“Huge amounts of big and shady trees, wide paths, clean, quaint, and mostly quiet with the exception of trains passing nearby (no loud obnoxious horns, though!”
Plan your run at Burlington Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone(630) 933-7200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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